Lynn McAlister UE :mstdn:

Ottawa-based genohistorian, educated in Scotland, lived for years in Chicago. I like music, books & dogs (cats too). I like most people, most of the time.

MA #history (Uni of Aberdeen, Scotland), Certificate of Genealogical Research (Boston Uni, USA); member #APG, #UELAC, FSA Scot., Palam.

Former #librarian. #AuDHD. #TaiChi beginner. #AberdeenFC. #rollerskating

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2025-12-16 23:25:24 GMT

Okay, Mastodon Hive Mind, as I investigate moving to Linux, any advice for finding the best version (or programme - whatever they are) for my uses and needs? I'm self employed, do lots of online research and store tonnes of information. I'm also tech-able, but not really tech-sophisticated. How do I even start?

2025-12-15 23:51:58 GMT

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Goal for 2026 is to switch to Linux. I've already liberated myself from proprietary software; now to get rid of the OS.

2025-10-18 22:53:13 GMT

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@nprofile…np83 It's really important that people who have a wide variety of legitimate grievances realize they're fighting for the same thing. That's one of the reasons these protests are important. The powers that be want people to fight each other so that they can keep everyone down.

2025-07-29 02:04:07 GMT

#Genealogy business has really picked up lately, which is really good because my regular-paying-job research gig is still on hold. Recently I've had my first client from Australia, and today someone contacted me from Germany. Problem with working for yourself though is you never know how long that situation will continue.

2025-07-20 19:26:42 GMT

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@nprofile…2uaj "Do you want a Coke?" (We were in London for Trooping the Colour. My sister badly needed to find a toilet, and my father was too distracted by the show to really listen to her. He said, "I don't know how to help you, Jan - do you want a Coke?" Spectacularly unhelpful! This phrase, used completely out of context, can still elicit laughter in my family, decades later.)

2025-07-01 22:33:57 GMT

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@nprofile…t5r6 Stretching is an underrated self-care strategy.

2025-05-09 04:32:27 GMT

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@nprofile…9c3a Surely that’s in the Bible somewhere and doesn’t need to be said?!

2025-03-02 22:21:03 GMT

Finally deleted my FB account today, after weeks of preparing to do. I've toyed with doing this for several years, so, thank you to Zuckerberg for selling his soul to MAGA. Made it much easier.

2024-12-13 00:31:11 GMT

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@nprofile…7c02 This assumes the US health-care system is interested in learning anything. Since its primary purpose is making huge profits, why should those running it care if people die or live unwell?

2024-06-23 20:34:34 GMT

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@npub14vg…asrr Everyone applauded, on both teams, so there must have been some evidence of consciousness.